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Pretzel Crusted Chicken

Crispy Pretzel Crusted Chicken That'll Wow Your Family

Enjoy the satisfying crunch of pretzel crust in this family-friendly Pretzel Crusted Chicken recipe, topped with a creamy cheddar-mustard sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 467
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 cups Salted Pretzels Crushed or ground into crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten with a splash of water
For Frying
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil Can use canola or peanut oil
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can substitute margarine
  • 2 tablespoons Flour Use gluten-free flour if necessary
  • 1 cup Milk Substitute with almond milk if needed
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Can use pepper jack or Swiss cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Whole Grain Mustard Dijon can be used for smoother texture
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional for added heat
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Flat Leaf Parsley Chopped
  • 1/4 medium Red Onion Chopped

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • non-stick skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Meat mallet
  • Shallow dishes

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Butterfly the chicken breasts into four thin pieces, place between plastic wrap, and pound to even thickness.
  2. Grind salted pretzels into fine crumbs, mix with paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
  3. Beat eggs with a splash of water in another shallow dish for binding.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  5. Dredge each chicken piece in the egg mixture and then coat with the pretzel crumb mixture.
  6. Fry the coated chicken in hot oil for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk and stir until thickened.
  8. Stir in cheddar cheese, mustard, paprika, and cayenne pepper until the sauce is smooth and cheese melted.
  9. Plate the chicken, drizzle with cheese sauce, and garnish with parsley and optional red onion.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 467kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 36gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 1130mgPotassium: 383mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For crispy leftovers, reheat in an air fryer or preheated oven. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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